(MMO) Defiance.

Defiance is a science-fiction-themed Persistent world MMO third-person shooter from Trion Worlds. Defiance takes place on a terraformed Earth several decades into the future. It is a tie in to the Syfy show of the same name. The game is set to be released April 2013 for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It will also come out on Steam.

Setting

The game takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area after a massive world-wide terraforming event led to the alteration of the landscape, the fall of plants and animal species and the rise to new species. Several alien species came to Earth to set up a new home, which led to war, further devastating the planet. After the war, both Humans and the aliens, known as Votans, learned to live side by side. Players are enlisted as "Ark Hunters" by Karl Von Bach (CEO of Von Bach Industries) to travel to the Bay Area in search of advanced and expensive alien technology. Players also take part in side missions to earn some cash or challenges where they compete with other Ark Hunters

Arkfalls: Much like in Rift, Defiance has "dynamic events" called Arkfalls. These arkfalls are massive chunks of alien ships, which contain valuable technology, that crash down from space, attracting a handful of friendlies and enemies, as well as on occasion attracting masses of alien creatures and dozens of ark hunters.

Character customization :

Origins Unlike other MMO's Defiance does not have classes but rather players can choose from an "origin". Origins do not limit what abilities, weapons or outfits the players can choose from.

Physical appearance

Players are said to be able to have a great deal of control over their physical appearance including hair, clothing and tattoos. Players can choose to be either a Human or an Irathient (a humanoid alien species).

Weapons Players

have access to a wide variety of weapons from hand guns to assault rifles and grenade launchers to shotguns. They are also able to modify weapons with new sights, grips and upgraded magazines.

Abilities

The Ark Hunters are injected with an EGO (Environmental Guardian Online), a symbiotic, neuro-muscular bionetic implant developed by Von Bach Industries, which helps players navigate the Bay Area and gives them access to unique abilities.

Arkfall Codes

Trion introduced a new rewards system called "Arkfall Codes.Players use these 6-digit Arkfall Codes to unlock special bonuses and customization for their characters such as extra inventory slots, titles, and perks. These codes are hidden in various media such as official blogs and videos.

Characters

Karl Von Bach - CEO of Von Bach Industries, the man who hired you to come to the Bay AreaVarus Soleptor - A Liberata, one of the Votan species, he is a business owner and a very rich personTorc Mok - A Sensoth, one of the Votan species, former soldierRosa Rodriguez - A genius inventor who operates Top-Notch ToolworksCass Ducar - An Irathient and an ark hunterEren Niden - A Indogene, one of the Votan species, bio-technician who works with RosaJon Cooper - The local "Lawkeeper" and former military soldiersJoshua Nolan - War veteran and ex-grifterIrisa Nyira - An Irathient girl who was rescued by NolanDevelopment